Getting started is simple.

Whether you’re buying your first home, renewing your mortgage, or refinancing, our process is designed to keep things clear, organized, and stress-free from day one.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

When you’re ready, choose the option that fits where you are.


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Complete our secure online application and we’ll review your information right away.

Book A Call

Prefer to talk it through first? Schedule a call and we’ll walk through your situation together.

Check out what it’s like to work with us.

A clear process — without the overwhelm.

Family Mortgage Planners provided an outstanding experience from start to finish! They were incredibly responsive—it truly felt like a 24/7 service.


Chinonso O.

STEP ONE

Start the conversation

Every mortgage begins with a conversation.

We’ll take time to understand your financial picture, your timeline, and what you’re hoping to accomplish — whether that’s buying your first home, renewing your current mortgage, refinancing, or planning ahead.

You can begin by completing our secure online application or booking a call with us. From there, we’ll outline the next steps and answer any initial questions so you feel confident moving forward.

No pressure. Just clarity.

STEP TWO

Review & Prepare

Once we receive your information, our team carefully reviews your application together and confirms which documents lenders will require.

We request supporting documents upfront — because this critical step helps prevent delays, surprises, and last-minute stress later in the approval process.

You’ll receive clear instructions and access to our secure portal to upload documents safely. Throughout this phase, we stay responsive and available keeping you updated so nothing feels unclear.

Our goal is simple: smooth approvals without unnecessary scrambling.

The team was so proactive – they kept me updated regularly with reminders about what was required at each stage.


Toyitan A.

They’re the best mortgage brokers out there! They really work hard to get the best deals for their customers. They saved me approx. $700-800 per month!


Wanda W.

STEP THREE

Secure Your Mortgage

After reviewing your documents, we present your strongest mortgage product and rate options currently available.

We’ll walk you through the differences in plain language so you understand not just the rate, but the structure and long-term impact of your choice.

From there, we can:

  • Provide a pre-qualification confirmation outlining your maximum purchase price and current rate options
  • Or submit for final approval based on the mortgage option you choose

From your first application to final funding, we’re with you every step of the way, ensuring everything stays organized and on track.

Smooth. Clear. Stress-free.

Our clients know we always have their best interest in mind.

Clients share over and over again that they receive consistent communication, clear explanations and steady support from start to finish.

“Highly Recommend!”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Family Mortgage Planners were excellent to work with. They had me prequalified very quickly and made the process of submitting all the required paperwork really easy.

Once I had made an offer, they got me a great rate and once again got me set up very quickly. I highly recommend the Family Mortgage Planner team for any of your mortgage needs!

Chase B.

“They were exceptional from start to finish.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mark, Jonah and Joel really made getting the right financial institution for our mortgage easy and without stress.

They were exceptional from start to finish and I am certainly looking forward to working with them in the nearest future.

Afolabi D.

“I felt very well taken care of and supported.”

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The whole team at Family Mortgage Planners was fantastic to work with. They answered all of our nitty-gritty questions with helpful explanations and additional information.

As first time home buyers my husband and I felt very well taken care of and supported by Family Mortgage Planners.

Sandra H.

Ready to take the first step?

We’ll help you understand your options, prepare properly, and move forward with confidence.

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Have some questions?

In Canada, the minimum down payment depends on the purchase price:

– 5% on the first $500,000
– 10% on the portion between $500,000–$1,000,000
– 20% for homes over $1,000,000

Most first-time buyers in Sherwood Park and Edmonton qualify with as little as 5% down.

Type in your answer It depends on your down payment, debts, and current interest rates, but here’s a rough guideline:


$400K home → ~$75K–$90K household income

$500K home → ~$90K–$110K

Every situation is different. We’ll walk you through your exact numbers so you can plan with confidence.

This depends on your comfort level and long-term plans:

Fixed rate: Stability and predictable payments

Variable rate: Historically lower over time, but can fluctuate

We don’t guess – we run real scenarios so you can clearly see which option fits your situation best.

Lenders look at key ratios like:

– Gross Debt Service (GDS)
– Total Debt Service (TDS)

Online calculators only give rough estimates – we’ll show you your real approval amount based on current lender guidelines so you can move forward with confidence.

A mortgage broker shops multiple lenders on your behalf to find the best mortgage that fits with your current and long term goals – not just one bank’s options.


At Family Mortgage Planners, we also:
– Structure your mortgage strategically
– Help you avoid costly mistakes
– Guide you from application to possession

You’re not just getting a rate – you’re getting a plan.

– Pre-approval: 24–48 hours
– Full approval: Typically 3–7 days

We keep things moving quickly so you can confidently make offers when the right home comes up.

Yes – most buyers in Alberta purchase with less than 20% down.

This does require mortgage insurance, but it allows you to get into the market sooner – often years sooner.

We’ll show you exactly what that looks like so you can decide if it makes sense.

Closing costs typically range from 1.5%–3% of the purchase price and may include:

– Legal fees
– Title insurance
– Property tax adjustments

We’ll give you a clear breakdown upfront so there are no surprises.

Yes – this is one of the most important first steps.
A pre-approval:

– Confirms your budget
– Locks in your rate
– Strengthens your offer

It also gives you peace of mind so you can shop with confidence.

The easiest way is to book a quick call with our team.

Then we can:
– Understand your goals
– Walk you through your options
– Give you a clear, personalized plan

No pressure—just clarity.

Ready to get started?

There are several ways we can get started! Regardless of how you reach out, we’ll quickly get back to you & answer your questions!

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780-907-7207

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We’re trusted by thousands of local families.

  • Mark and his team were incredibly helpful in providing insight, advice, and an exceptionally smooth experience for my wife and I. As first time home buyers, the family mortgage crew took all of the mystery out of the process and gave us all the confidence and support we needed. Cannot... read more recommend highly enough!

    Andrew hochhalter Avatar Andrew h.
    November 7, 2021

    The Family mortgage planners made the selling and home buying experience enjoyable and efficient. We are so happy with our new home and interest rate! Mark and Joel were professional and personal which took away any stress that we would have experienced without them. 110% recommended!

    Mike and Brit

    Michael Amirault Avatar Michael A.
    July 7, 2021

    Highly recommended! As first time home buyers it was a great experience having Joel handle our mortgage. He was so helpful and knowledgeable. He knew what lenders would work for our particular situation and got us great rates. Also he clearly communicated what we should expect at each stage and... read more helped ease any worries we had. He was easy to get a hold of and continued to touch base throughout the process to make sure everything was in order. Thanks Joel and the Family Mortgage Planners for a great experience and helping us get our mortgage for our first home.

    Stuart Shelley Avatar Stuart S.
    October 20, 2020
  • Very good people,helped me successfully get my mortgage. I would recommend them to anyone who needs financing for a mortgage.

    Ahmed Yussuf Avatar Ahmed Y.
    May 22, 2022

    Mark Kostelyk is the perfect mortgage broker. He got the job done on his end quickly and any information he needed from me; he asked in a way that didn’t make feel pressured. I know that I got a good deal. Next time I need a mortgage I will... read more be calling him again 🙂

    Austin A Avatar Austin A.
    October 30, 2025

    Mark and Joel were competent and always available to answer questions throughout the entire process. Our financing was approved and went through without any problems whatsoever. We’re very thankful to Mark and Joel for making financing a home purchase so easy!

    Benjamin Wiebe Avatar Benjamin W.
    March 1, 2021
  • It definitely was a team effort from the "Family Mortgage Team". Mark and Joel both helped us through our home search. They always had an answer for us and gave sound advice. They are very accessible and prompt. We recommend you talk with them and give "Family Mortgage Team" a... read more chance to earn your business. Jamie and Janine.

    Jamie Davidson Avatar Jamie D.
    December 16, 2021

    Jonah is amazingly knowledgeable and answered all my questions.

    Mark Poechman Avatar Mark P.
    May 10, 2024

    Mark and Joel are the best mortgage brokers out there! They really work hard to get the best deals for their customers. They are so efficient, respond quickly and support clients in the best way possible. I trust them entirely and never doubt that they are advocating for my needs... read more and will secure the best mortgage lender for me. This time they have saved me approx. $700-800 per month! In this economy everyone should contact these brokers as I know I will for sure...live much more comfortably.

    Wanda Whitford Avatar Wanda W.
    May 18, 2021
  • I had a great experience working with the team. Timely and detailed response to inquiries. Highly recommend.

    Tolulope Adetunji Avatar Tolulope A.
    November 8, 2025

    We had the most amazing experience working with The Family Mortgage! Our broker, Joel, went above and beyond for us. He took the time to really understand our situation and made us feel genuinely cared for every step of the way. Our case wasn’t easy with immigration factors and short... read more notice but Joel and Mark handled everything with so much patience, professionalism, and kindness. They even helped us on weekends and always made time to answer our questions. We will absolutely be returning to The Family Mortgage for any future needs, simply because of how well we were treated. Truly exceptional service!

    Emma Roppo Avatar Emma R.
    October 20, 2025

    Glad I found family mortgage planners. They are 100% reliable and they go all the way for you and also with you all the way through the process. I will recommend them without thinking twice.

    Oladapo Dare Avatar Oladapo D.
    December 10, 2023
  • Mark, Jonah and crew were an invaluable member of our real estate team! They made our journey to finding financing for our home easy and hassle-free. Not only were they patient, accommodating, and kind throughout the process… they also made us feel very comfortable by answering any questions we had... read more (and ones we didn’t know we had). I would highly recommend them to assist you in finding affordable financing with a better interest rate than what is available in the general public market!

    Payton Humphries Avatar Payton H.
    January 1, 2023

    I can’t praise these brokers enough. Their knowledge helped me navigate so many unknowns, and thanks to them, I have now purchased a second property. The care and attention to detail they provide is outstanding. I am so grateful to have been referred to this company and I will without... read more a doubt send everyone I know to them. Thank you so much Family Mortgage Planners! Mark, Joel, and Jonah, you are all amazing.

    Savanah Bosch Avatar Savanah B.
    December 12, 2025

    Quick, efficient, easy. It was our first home purchase and Family Mortgage Planners made the mortgage side of things as painless as possible—THANK YOU!

    Royal Avatar Royal
    March 18, 2025
  • Great experience! They made everything so easy as to what information we needed to have, and were quick to answer any questions we had!

    Justina Crocker Avatar Justina C.
    October 1, 2022

    Mark is an amazing Mortgage Broker. His professional, kind and caring approach to Mortgage Financing is second to none. You are in great hands when you choose Mark and his team!

    Sandra Forscutt Avatar Sandra F.
    May 10, 2024

    Honest and excellent at what they do. Mark and Joel were very quick to respond and secure excellent rates for me and my family. They originally found an excellent rate on our rental property and when it came time to renew on our personal home they were very quick to... read more lock in a very low rate in period of time where rates changed very quickly. They made sure to get all the information from me that they needed to make sure I didn’t miss out on the best rate that I could get. I highly recommend them and appreciate the work they did. Jamie/Julie

    Julie Fair Avatar Julie F.
    March 1, 2022
  • Joel and his team have been amazing over the past couple of years! From getting our first mortgage five years ago, to the renewal this spring.. They made the whole process easy and quick, so we didn't have to worry about anything. We will definitely get in touch with them... read more to renew our mortgage five years from now and recommend them to everyone who is looking for amazing support. Thank you so much!

    Marta Kruse Avatar Marta K.
    March 31, 2022

    Got a great rate on my mortgage. The people at family mortgage are knowledgeable, helpful and very responsive to ally questions.

    nicholas scholotiuk Avatar nicholas s.
    June 8, 2022

    I recently purchased my first house, and I was lucky enough to find Joel with the Family Mortgage Planners Team. He was extremely professional and exceptionally fast in answering all of my questions thoroughly and always willing explain things in terms I could understand. Very good communicator. Within just hours... read more of getting in touch with Joel, I was pre-approved and receiving dozens of current interest rate quotes from the best lenders in the country. He was always just a phone call or email away when I had any sort of issue or new question. Joel took great care in staying on top of what was required by the lender or lawyer during the whole process. And I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Thanks again, Joel.

    Jonah W Avatar Jonah W.
    March 1, 2022
  • Great team effort by the guys here! Very prompt and professional. Highly recommended!!

    Garth Gawron Avatar Garth G.
    July 26, 2022

    FMP was good to work with and very helpful for us!

    Bill Dowhun Avatar Bill D.
    September 10, 2023

    Mark and his team are fantastic. have used on a few properties now and i wouldn't go anywhere else.

    Justin R Avatar Justin R.
    February 16, 2022
  • The team at Family Mortgage Planners was awesome! Very knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive.

    Ethan Tchir Avatar Ethan T.
    October 2, 2025

    Glad I found family mortgage planners. They are 100% reliable and they go all the way for you and also with you all the way through the process. I will recommend them without thinking twice.

    Charles Dare Avatar Charles D.
    December 14, 2023

    The Family mortgage planners made the selling and home buying experience enjoyable and efficient. We are so happy with our new home and interest rate! Mark and Joel were professional and personal which took away any stress that we would have experienced without them. 110% recommended! Mike and Brit

    Michael Amirault Avatar Michael A.
    March 1, 2022
  • We had an amazing experience with the help of Joel Kostelyk, from start to finish. He was so professional, knowledgeable, and quick to reply. He got us qualified for the perfect mortgage for us, and we were able to buy a house that was exactly what we wanted. I can’t... read more recommend their services enough, and have already told a friend to go with them. We are thankful we had such a good experience, as it takes off a lot of the pressure that comes with buying your first home.

    Hannah Borkent Avatar Hannah B.
    March 1, 2021

    Good service, good advice!

    Monique Andrie Avatar Monique A.
    October 11, 2025

    Very helpful mortgage brokers! They will answer all your questions and will help you with your application from start to finish. Thanks guys!!

    Tricia Jamie Morales Avatar Tricia J.
    November 1, 2022